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Line of Duty star Vicky McClure and her filmmaker fiance Jonny Owen are to sponsor Merthyr Town.

Owen, who is also an actor and radio presenter, is from Merthyr.

The name of the couple's new production company, BYO Films, will feature on the Southern League Premier South club's shorts in 2021-22.

"We wish the manager and the team every success this season and look forward to coming down when we can to cheer on the Martyrs," McClure and Owen said.

"We both love the town and are passionate supporters of grassroots football."

Merthyr were "mothballed" for the 2020-21 season because of the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Owen told ����ý Radio Wales that like him, McClure was keen to do something to support the club.

"She's been up there with me a few times, bless her," he said. "She sang on the karaoke up there a few Christmases back.

"She really loved it and wanted to do it as well. It's so important for clubs like Merthyr that they get a bit of help."